Mysterious Little Wife novel Chapter 42

By the time Lacey arrived in South City, it was already past nine in the evening. 

She didn't even have time to rest before rushing to the hospital. 

"Auntie." Lacey had just run out into the corridor when she saw Alina's mother sitting there. 

Mrs. Saunders rose to her feet as soon as she saw her. "Lacey," she said. 

"Auntie, where has Alina gone? How is she doing now?" Lacey was trembling. 

Mrs. Saunders couldn't help but burst into tears. "The surgery's ended, but she hasn't awakened yet." 

Lacey's heart skipped a beat as she asked, "What do you mean? What exactly happened?"

Mrs. Saunders wiped away her tears and explained, "Hooligans came to wreak havoc on our place. You know Alina. She isn't the type to sit around and do nothing. She confronted those people and got hit on the head with a stick." 

Lacey asked, "What place? Is it the place where you sell fruit?"

"Yes. We were told that the property had been purchased. However, before we, the merchants, could sign the papers, those people arrived with hooligans and forcibly demolished the place. All our fruits were smashed. Alina's father is there now to keep watch!"

"Why didn't you guys call the police?" Lacey asked in a hurried tone.

Mrs. Saunders shook her head. "How could the police have been unaware of this incident? After all, they did it in broad daylight!" She wiped away her tears. "They colluded!" 

Frowning, Lacey asked, "Who is it? Who purchased the property? Who on earth is that capable?" 

Mrs. Saunders opened her mouth as if to say something, but in the end, she didn't. 

Lacey frowned even more. Mrs. Saunders' expression caught her eye. "Is it someone I know?" 

Mrs. Saunders remained silent. Her expression was tense. 

Lacey took Mrs. Saunders' hand in hers. "Tell me, who is it?" She asked.

Mrs. Saunders raised her head. A glint crossed her eyes as she answered, "It's your father!"

Lacey took a deep breath. "Bailey?" 

"He's the one who wanted to buy the property?" Astonishment washed over her.

"Yes." Mrs. Saunders's tears fell again. "Lacey, you know that Alina's father's legs have always been disabled, and he is relying on selling fruits to survive. How could they tear the place down? How are we going to live now? Alina was enraged. She dialed your father on the landline of your villa in the hope that he would reconsider or give us a break. But your father—" 

Mrs. Saunders couldn't go on.

Still, Lacey already knew how the story would end. 

Bailey had shown no concern for her or Maria's well-being, let alone Alina, with whom he had no relationship. 

"Auntie, just you wait. I will return you justice."With that, Lacey grabbed her bag and strode out without looking back.

"Where are you going, Lacey?" Mrs. Saunders yelled. 

Lacey turned her head and shouted back, "If Alina woke up, tell her to wait for me. I'll come over!" 

She dashed away, leaving those words behind. 

She didn't care how much her father abused her. 

Alina, on the other hand, was her only friend. 

Alina's family had been extremely supportive over the years. Lacey and her mother would not have survived without them.

This time, it was her turn to protect them!

Meanwhile, back at Carter's house. 

As soon as Lacey returned to the villa, Aunty Mya opened the door.

She looked at Lacey and frowned. "Ms. Carter?" 

Lacey was still dressed in the branded dress bought by Theo. As a result, Aunty Mya was unsure if the woman in front of her was Lillianna.

Lacey didn't want to waste time on Aunty Mya. She ignored her and went straight to the hall. 

Instead of seeing Bailey in the living room, she noticed several wealthy ladies chatting with Madeleine. 

Lacey gave her a cold look and walked right in. 

The wealthy ladies exchanged glances and then looked at Madeleine blankly. 

"This is Lacey. Lillianna and Mr. Garrison are on holiday," Madeline explained hastily. 

The wealthy ladies nodded with an expression of understanding. 

When Lacey walked in, she found Bailey playing poker with three men of his age. 

"Hey, Lillianna." One of the middle-aged men noticed her. He smiled and called out. 

Lacey had no idea who he was. She didn't respond. 

When Bailey turned around and saw the coldness in her eyes, that was when he realized she wasn't Lillianna but Lacey. He asked with a frown, "Didn't you go on vacation with Lillianna? Why are you back so soon?" 

"I'd like to speak with you about something!" Lacey's tone was as cold as an iceberg. 

The other three men at the table were startled. They looked at Bailey in perplexity.

"If you have something to say, say it here. These are your uncles. There's nothing to hide!" Bailey said indifferently.

Lacey got right to the point, just as he had wished. "Did you purchase the eastern suburbs of South City?"

Bailey drew a poker card and asked, "What's wrong? Is there a problem?" 

"You bought the property so suddenly. They weren't ready for it. Besides, how can you forcefully demolish the place? Do you know that my friend is still in a coma because of those hooligans!" Lacey yelled. 

Bailey frowned. 

He looked over at Lacey, standing off to the side. "When is it your turn to criticize me?" He grumbled. His voice suddenly became loud. "Furthermore, those people are greedy. Is your friend trying to blackmail you?" 

Lacey retorted, "Do the poor have no self-respect at all to you, and all that's left in their eyes is money? Do you know how long they've been there and how much effort they've put into the business? You demolish the place without even giving them a chance! You're pushing them to a dead end!" 

"You're Lacey, aren't you? Didn't your father do this for the Carter family and your future?" One of the men said hastily.